Overview
Social Content Creator Jobs in Chicago, IL at Creative Circle
Our CPG/Retail client is seeking a Social Content Creator to join their team for the next 6 months, 40 hours/week. This role is hybrid onsite 2 days a week in Chicago, IL (quarterly travel may be required).
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly creative, trend-savvy, organized, and execution-focused Social Media Specialist, Content & Operations to help bring social media strategies to life through compelling storytelling, content creation, production excellence, and flawless operational execution. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys balancing creative development with tactical coordination, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while ensuring consistent brand voice and audience engagement across social platforms.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience creating content they personally appear in and is comfortable serving as on-camera talent for social media content. This individual will support end-to-end content creation, campaign execution, community engagement, content operations, and performance optimization while acting as a key liaison across internal teams and agency partners.
Top Must Have Skills
2-3+ years of social media management experience with content creation and campaign execution responsibilities
Proven experience creating and starring in social media content as on-camera talent
Strong videography, photography, graphic design, and video editing capabilities
Experience developing content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other social platforms
Excellent copywriting, communication, and storytelling skills
Experience managing social media operations, content calendars, publishing schedules, and stakeholder coordination
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Deep understanding of social media trends, platform best practices, and content optimization techniques
Portfolio showcasing social content, video production, creative execution, and on-camera work (required)
Additional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, or a related field preferred
Experience with social media management tools, preferably Sprinklr
Experience sourcing and managing user-generated content (UGC), employee-generated content (EGC), and partner-created content
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, and similar content creation tools
Experience with social media analytics, reporting, and performance measurement
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and agency partners
Proven ability to maintain accountability and follow through on projects from concept to execution
Comfortable engaging with consumers and audiences through social channels, including direct messaging and community interactions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Responsibilities
Content Creation & Social Operations (80%)
Create engaging, platform-native content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other social platforms
Capture original photography and video content designed to maximize audience engagement
Design static graphics and produce short-form video content aligned with brand standards and platform best practices
Serve as on-camera talent in social media content and brand storytelling initiatives
Coordinate content production workflows, including asset creation, stakeholder reviews, approvals, and publishing schedules
Write compelling social copy, captions, and audience-facing content
Support proactive community engagement efforts alongside consumer engagement teams
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and agency partners to ensure content aligns with campaign objectives and brand strategy
Source and coordinate user-generated content, employee-generated content, and partner-created assets
Monitor emerging social trends, cultural moments, platform updates, and new content formats to inform content development
Manage organic social channels and engage with followers and prospective consumers through comments, messages, and community interactions while maintaining brand voice
Social Media Operations & Tactical Execution (20%)
Plan and execute social media campaigns across multiple platforms
Coordinate platform-specific execution, publishing, and performance tracking
Maintain and manage content calendars, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment
Partner with social media team members to monitor key performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities
Analyze content and community performance to support tactical improvements and engagement growth
Track social media trends and platform changes, making recommendations to improve content effectiveness and audience reach
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and operational excellence across all social initiatives
Support reporting, campaign recaps, and performance-based recommendations for future social strategies
Additional Details
Travel: Up to 25% for content capture, team collaboration, and event coverage
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on content needs or community escalations
Portfolio link required with all submissions.
Candidates must have experience creating content in which they appear on camera and be comfortable serving as on-camera talent for social media content.
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
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For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 07/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
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Title: Social Content Creator
Company: Creative Circle
Location: Chicago, IL
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